Energy Tip Corner

By resetting your programmable thermostat from 72 degrees to 65 degrees for eight hours a day (while no one is home or while everyone is tucked in bed) you can cut your heating bill by up to 10 percent. Lowering the thermostat on your water heater by 10 degrees can save you between 3-5% in energy costs. Most households only require a water heater thermostat setting of 120 degrees, or even 115 degrees.